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You can now play SNES Doom with modern dual analogue controls thanks to Blueretro dev
A developer working on the BlueRetro wireless-controller adapter has enabled modern dual-analogue controls for Doom on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The change makes the 1995 SNES port more comfortable to play with contemporary gamepads, updating its controls without altering the original hardware or game.
The project maps two analogue sticks to movement and aiming, bringing the SNES version closer to the control scheme expected in modern first-person shooters. It relies on BlueRetro’s ability to connect modern Bluetooth controllers to older consoles and customise their inputs, offering a new option for retro-gaming enthusiasts.
In short
- BlueRetro adds dual-analogue controls to SNES Doom.
- Modern Bluetooth controllers can improve the original port’s handling.
- The update preserves play on original SNES hardware.
Explained simply
Doom is a video game released in 1993 that was hugely influential. The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) was a popular games console from the early 1990s, and a version of Doom was released for it in 1995, though it was quite different from the original.
The SNES controller had directional buttons for movement but no joysticks. Modern game controllers have two joysticks, which players find more intuitive for shooting games—one stick moves the character and the other controls where they aim.
BlueRetro is a hardware device that lets modern wireless game controllers work with old consoles. This new feature allows SNES Doom to use modern controllers with their dual-joystick design, making it more comfortable to play without changing the original game or hardware.